Proyecto Hidroeléctrico El Quimbo_LUISEIDERALVAREZ_7692247 by Luis Alvarez https://padlet.com/luiseideralvarezc/1bo54aixudvg Article with the results of the audit en-us 2019-05-19 13:32:48 UTC 2026-01-30 08:52:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f1e8-1f1f4.png luiseideralvarezc https://padlet.com/luiseideralvarezc/1bo54aixudvg/wish/361493524 El Quimbo is owned by EMGESA (a company of the European group ENDESA-ENEL), it is the 3rd largest power generation project within the Expansion Plan of the CREG 2014-2019 and the Magdalena River Master Plan for Exploitation; thus, it is located in the upper basin of the Magdalena River 12 km upstream of the Betania reservoir in Huila. On the other hand, EMGESA aims to build an electrical infrastructure that will strengthen the country's generation park and, in turn, extend the networks or create new energy sources and thus provide its service in all areas of the national territory. Its construction involved the flooding of 8,586 hectares, and the assembly of a dam whose total volume is 3,205 hm3 and its storage of 2,354hm3, with an auxiliary closure dam, diversion system, landfill, driving system and a house of foot dam machines, however, although it was temporarily diverted from the river during its execution, access roads, bridges, camps and works that involved the adaptation of roads were required; In spite of being in a zone of high seismic and volcanic risk, important natural ecosystems were also involved in the abiotic, biotic, socioeconomic media and archaeological interest areas, as well as numerous farms destined to the agricultural production that generated great environmental impacts derived from the construction and operation of El Quimbo Hydroelectric Plant. Currently in its operation it has an installed capacity of 400 Mw per day, which varies according to the consumption of the National Interconnection System towards the country's energy sustainability ]]> 2019-05-19 14:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/luiseideralvarezc/1bo54aixudvg/wish/361493524 RESULTS OF THE AUDIT CARRIED OUT THAT INCLUDE FINDINGS AND NON-CONFORMITIES luiseideralvarezc https://padlet.com/luiseideralvarezc/1bo54aixudvg/wish/361494063 On May 3, 2019, the El Quimbo Hydroelectric Plant was audited, the visit was made without any inconvenience or setback and they were made available to the audit team; it is an energy generating plant owned by Enel-Emgesa, located south of the department of Huila, which makes use of the waters of the Suaza and Magdalena rivers; was received by a coordinator and Environmental Engineer and shift operator of the plant, has an installed capacity of 400 MW and an average generation of 2,216 Gwh / year, which provides about 4% of the Colombian energy demand. Start time: 8:00 am and closing time: 1:00 pm; the objective was to identify the current environmental status of the operation of the project and verify that it is complying with the standard of Environmental Management System (ISO 14001: 2015). The criteria to be taken into account are the following: ISO 14001: 2015. - Environmental Management Systems and Environmental Policy; it was evidenced that there is an environmental management system that is maintained, that is evaluated and that has a continuous improvement as could be seen in the route of the facilities; although no relevant findings were found during the tour and what was stated by the hydroelectric officials to guarantee the reliability of the energy supply, increase the energy security and the stability of the Colombian electricity system, contributing significantly to the energy self-sufficiency of the Nation, committed with the protection of natural resources and the quality of the environment. Aimed at developing their activities in harmony with the environment, promoting continuous improvement with environmental management and monitoring programs, in energy efficiency and pollution prevention. However, the information based on the documentation of the Governorate of Huila and the internet that was obtained, shows that it is not complying with environmental and socioeconomic commitments with the areas of influence. For example, according to the document of April 4, 2019 issued by the Government of Huila to the National Authority of Environmental Licenses - ANLA, the company should have started the revegetation and / or reforestation of the 64 hectares on the left margin of the strip protection, in which it should be established during the first year of operation. In resolution 0759 of June 26, 2015, article fourteen, the hydroelectric plant did not comply with the preventive measure imposed by the Corporation, which ordered the suspension of logging and logged more than 95% in the reservoir area, which affected very seriously, the ecosystem of the tropical dry forest and the survival of affected species. Resolution 2013 of 1977 and Resolution 2134 of 2014. Although these projects give a benefit to the nation, an exhaustive analysis must be carried out that can mitigate to a large extent all the consequences generated to the population and the environment and thus guarantee the standards of a sustainable and friendly development with the environment.]]> 2019-05-19 14:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/luiseideralvarezc/1bo54aixudvg/wish/361494063 CONCLUSIONS luiseideralvarezc https://padlet.com/luiseideralvarezc/1bo54aixudvg/wish/361494186 -       El Quimbo Hydroelectric is committed to the continuous improvement of its processes to reach the standards of the SGA and PMA.
-       They are engaged in different programs such as monitoring and monitoring in the analysis of water quality delivered downstream.

]]> 2019-05-19 14:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/luiseideralvarezc/1bo54aixudvg/wish/361494186 RECOMMENDATIONS luiseideralvarezc https://padlet.com/luiseideralvarezc/1bo54aixudvg/wish/361494284 -       Final monitoring of the final disposal of hazardous waste to the contractors who make said provision.
-       Disclosure of the Environmental Policy in visible form and letter of greater size and in several dependencies.

]]> 2019-05-19 14:39:42 UTC https://padlet.com/luiseideralvarezc/1bo54aixudvg/wish/361494284 Bibliography luiseideralvarezc https://padlet.com/luiseideralvarezc/1bo54aixudvg/wish/361494662 Environmental Conflict: El Quimbo Hydroelectric Plant - EMGESA. Retrieved from: https://conflictos-ambientales.net/oca_bd/env_problems/view/2

Huila got tired of the El Quimbo hydroelectric plant. Retrieved from https://sostenibilidad.semana.com/medio-ambiente/...hidroelectrica...quimbo/36475 -14 nov. 2016 -
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